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  • Meditation is the deliberate focusing of attention to bring about feelings of calm and heightened energy and awareness.
  • Regular meditation offers many health benefits, such as reduced stress and anxiety.
  • There are many different ways to meditate, such as using a mantra, looking at an object, or focusing on the breath. It can be done sitting still or moving around while maintaining self-awareness.

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Reviewed on: 30-09-2015